Start Sewing With Zero Experience

This self-paced online course is specially designed for beginners with zero background knowledge. By the end of this course, you'll not only be comfortable with hand sewing AND machine sewing, but you'll also have three projects (fabric coasters, a hand warmer, and a heating pad) to show for it :) I'm proud of you for starting this learning journey!

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We The Future of Sewing online course

Not What It Seams: Ground Zero (Unit 1)

Not What It Seams: Ground Zero (Unit 1)

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  • Close-up of hands with colorful nail polish holding a needle and thread, with a paper in the background.

    Multimedia Learning Materials

    This course is filled with photos, videos, printouts, and PDFs to keep you engaged. All of the written text in this course is accompanied by audio clips recorded by yours truly :)

  • Sewing machine with labeled top threading system components.

    Interactive Learning Experience

    Take a virtual tour through a sewing machine and a sewist's toolbox by clicking through interactive PDFs specially designed to help you understand each sewing machine part and sewing tool in full detail.

  • Action shot of hand sewing a fabric coaster

    Comprehensive Curriculum

    Build a strong foundation in sewing so that you can finish this course knowing how to comfortably sew by hand and operate a sewing machine independently.
Michelle and her younger brother Marco at Michelle's graduation from FIT

Hi! My name is Michelle and I'm honored to be your instructor♥︎

I'm so proud of you for being here! I'm incredibly passionate about creating a welcoming and inviting learning environment :)

A little about me—I am the human behind We The Future of Fashion and Sewing! I have also written two books: All About Adaptive and Stitch by Stitch.

I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology after studying fashion design and entrepreneurship. I started teaching people how to sew last October after my younger brother dropped out of his fashion courses because of his condescendingly rude professors. Before this, I researched fashion inclusivity with an emphasis on disability inclusion and adaptive wear. My main focus with We The Future of Fashion and Sewing is to create educational resources that empower people to be the change they want to see. You can do anything you put your mind to!

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Before You Sew the First Stitch

You’ll understand the basics of sewing, the difference between hand sewing and machine sewing, and the overall step-by-step flow of any sewing project.

  • Pre-Course Skill Check (No Pressure!)
  • Chapter 1: Mindset
  • Chapter 2: What You Don’t Need to Get Started
  • Chapter 3: What Is Sewing?
  • Chapter 4: The Different Types of Sewing
  • Chapter 5: Hand Sewing vs. Machine Sewing
  • Chapter 6: Sewing Process Breakdown

Module 2: Getting to Know Your Space, Machine, and Toolkit

You’ll learn how to set up your space, understand the main parts of your sewing machine, and get familiar with the basic tools you need to start sewing with confidence.

  • Chapter 1: The Anatomy of a Good Sewing Setup
  • Chapter 2: The Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
  • Chapter 3: The Anatomy of a Toolkit

Module 3: What Holds It Together

You’ll understand how seams work, learn the three main fabric types, and recognize basic fabric qualities like fiber content, weight, and drape.

  • Chapter 1: The Anatomy of a Seam
  • Chapter 2: The Anatomy of Fabric

Module 4: Sewing Your First Stitch

In track 1, you’ll learn how to thread your needle both with and without a needle threader, and you’ll practice the three stitches beginners use the most: the anchor stitch to start your seam, the backstitch for strength, and the invisible stitch for clean, hidden finishes.

In track 2, you’ll get comfortable setting up your sewing machine step-by-step, inserting the needle, attaching the presser foot, winding and loading the bobbin, and threading the machine, before learning how to confidently sew straight lines and clean corners.

  • Track 1: Hand Sewing (Video & Audio)
  • Track 2: Machine Sewing (Video & Audio)

Module 5: Sewing Your First Project

In this module, you’ll make your first real sewing projects using both hand and machine sewing. You’ll draft a simple pattern, cut your fabric, sew your seams in the right order, and turn everything right-side out without stretching your fabric. Plus, you’ll learn how to add filling and tie a secure box knot to finish things neatly.

  • How to Press Your Seams
  • Track 1 Project 1: Fabric Coaster (Video & Written Instructions)
  • Track 1 Project 2: Hand Warmer (Video & Written Instructions)
  • Track 2 Project 1: Fabric Coaster (Video & Written Instructions)
  • Track 2 Project 2: Heating Pad (Video & Written Instructions)

Module 6: Before You Go

  • Post-Course Skill Check
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Glossary
  • End of Course Survey

  • Self-Paced

    Learn entirely at your own pace! You can pause, replay, and review each chapter as many times as you'd like.

  • Lifetime Access

    This was designed as a resource that you can refer back to time and time again.

  • Beginner-Friendly

    We start from the very beginning, so even someone who has never even heard of sewing before would be able to follow along :)

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